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Mets signed 1B David Cooper to a minor league contract,

He's been assigned to Double-A Binghamton. Cooper, 25, appeared in 72 games with the Blue Jays from 2011-2012 prior to back surgery and was playing with the independent Lancaster Barnstormers this season. He'll serve as organizational depth for New York. May 14 - 5:22 PM

David Cooper had a strong day at the plate as the Indians and White Sox played to a 2-2 tie on Friday, going 1-for-1 with a double and a sacrifice fly.

Cooper doubled and scored to get the Tribe on the board in the seventh inning, then plated the tying run with a sac fly in the eighth. He'll need to have many more days like this if he wants to win a bench spot on the Opening Day roster however. Fri, Mar 14, 2014 09:43:00 PM

Indians sent 1B David Cooper outright to Triple-A Columbus.

Cooper was designated for assignment by the Indians over the weekend to clear a roster spot for new infielder Justin Sellers. Cooper is back in now back in Indians camp as a non-roster invitee. He's doubtful to make the club. Tue, Mar 4, 2014 03:00:00 PM

The move clears room on the 40-man roster for the arrival of Justin Sellers. The Indians are hoping that Cooper clears waivers, allowing them to keep him around as a non-roster invitee. Sun, Mar 2, 2014 11:34:00 AM

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David Cooper had a strong day at the plate as the Indians and White Sox played to a 2-2 tie on Friday, going 1-for-1 with a double and a sacrifice fly.

Cooper doubled and scored to get the Tribe on the board in the seventh inning, then plated the tying run with a sac fly in the eighth. He'll need to have many more days like this if he wants to win a bench spot on the Opening Day roster however.

Cooper was designated for assignment by the Indians over the weekend to clear a roster spot for new infielder Justin Sellers. Cooper is back in now back in Indians camp as a non-roster invitee. He's doubtful to make the club.

ESPN's Jerry Crasnick was the first to report that a deal was close. Cooper appeared in just 13 minor league games (and no major league games) in 2013 due to a serious back issue, but the Indians like his potential and will have in camp next spring on a guaranteed deal. He'll presumably back up Nick Swisher at first base.

ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reports that the Indians are close to bringing back first baseman David Cooper.

Cooper was released by the Tribe in August and failed to latch on with a new team. He is recovered from back surgery and hoping to reestablish himself in 2014. The 26-year-old has a .750 career OPS in the major leagues.

Cooper underwent surgery in April to have titanium screws placed into the T-7 and T-8 vertebrae in his back, so he's still a long way from returning. The Blue Jays released Cooper prior to the season, but he could be re-signed on a minor league deal. At the very least, Cooper plans to resume his playing career in 2014.

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that David Cooper (back) may miss most of 2013.

Cooper is currently nursing a serious back injury, so this adds some more context to why he was given his release on Wednesday. The Jays have interest in re-signing him to a minor league deal, but he's a long way from returning.

Cooper hasn't played this spring due to a lingering serious back injury and now the Jays have decided to cut ties. The 25-year-old batted .300 with four homers and a .788 OPS in 145 plate appearances in the majors last season. Assuming he gets back to full health at some point, he could do well with a change of scenery.

Cooper ended last season on the disabled list with a back problem, and evidently a winter of rest wasn't enough to heal. The first baseman is consulting with specialists before the next step is determined. Cooper batted .300 with a .788 OPS in 45 games last season for Toronto and would have been in line to compete for a bench job, but obviously that won't happen now.

Blue Jays placed 1B David Cooper on the 15-day disabled list with an upper back injury.

Cooper has been plagued by back discomfort for over a week, and the Blue Jays decided Saturday that it wasn't worth keeping him active. He's batting .300/.324/.464 with four homers and 11 RBI in 45 games this year.

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Mets placed OF Michael Cuddyer on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 22, with a left knee injury.

The Mets held out as long as they could with Cuddyer, but the veteran outfielder's knee just wasn't getting any better. It's unclear at this point how long he might be sidelined. Michael Conforto has been called up to take Cuddyer's roster spot and will also take over as the regular left fielder.

Matz won't be throwing for at least three weeks. He'll be reevaluated at that point, but if the muscle hasn't healed, his rehab could be pushed beyond that three-week mark. Jonathan Niese will start in his place against the Diamondbacks on Sunday.

Rafael Montero (shoulder) had some stiffness after his latest throwing session and is expected to see a doctor.

It's not clear if this is routine discomfort or a more serious setback. Montero was recently shifted from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list, though that doesn't necessarily affect his timetable.

Jon Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that the Reds have interest in acquiring Zack Wheeler.

It's unclear if there have been any substantive talks between the two clubs, but Jay Bruce could fill the Mets need for an outfield bat. It's unclear what else the Reds would have to part with to make a deal work though.

Major League Baseball has suspended RHP Jenrry Mejia 162 games for a second positive PED test.

Mejia tested positive for Stanozolol and Boldenone. The reliever just returned from an 80-game ban three weeks ago and inexplicably was busted again. The Mets' acquisition of Tyler Clippard looks even bigger now.

The hope is that he'll get the green light to resume throwing at that time. Blevins has been sidelined since mid-April with a distal radius fracture of his left arm, but he could make an impact in the Mets' bullpen down the stretch.